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701 East 11th Street - Austin - Texas
Property Audit Overview:
There are 144 properties currently listed in Austin. At this time there are 8 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 2 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Sheraton Austin Hotel has been awarded a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Sheraton Austin Hotel completed an audit of their property's compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, enviromentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance, purchasing habits, plus many other factors. In it's efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, Sheraton Austin Hotel employs 43 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Sheraton Austin Hotel please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
Green Hotel Association - Member
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Sheraton Austin Hotel
701 East 11th Street - Austin - Texas
Environmental Initiatives
Green Promotion
The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management The property has an on-site Green Team The property has regular eco-meetings with performance reporting The property has established a budget for eco-initiatives The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website, property advertising, property vendors, guestroom signage Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification programStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientation Eco-incentive programs for staffGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in Guests are encouraged to complete "Green" surveys Guests are encouraged to write "Green" website reviewsEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting Intermittent-use area sensors are utilized in: outdoor areas, storage areas HVAC motion control sensors or card key system installedWater Conservation
Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays Towels reuse option for multiple night stays Water conserving devices are utilized including: low flow faucet aerators, low flow showerheads, low volume toilets, motion sensor public faucets, motion sensor public toilets Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixtures Gray Water recyclingRecycling
Recycle containers located around property common areas Recycle containers located in office, kitchen, and staff areas Recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) utilizedCleaning & Environment
Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry Environmentally friendly chemicals used for carpet cleaning Entire property is non-smoking Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized Low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) used on propertyEnvironmental Purchasing
Preference given to purchase of environmentally responsible products Preference given to purchase from local vendors Preference given to purchase from environmentally responsible service providers
Sheraton Austin Hotel
701 East 11th Street - Austin - Texas
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